Shake Out the Ghosts

Shake Out the Ghosts

Author: Al Hess Listening Length: 10h 5m
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A beautifully funny and deeply moving contemporary queer romance with a magical twist, the perfect next read for fans of TJ Klune and Ashley Poston. A brutal assault nine months ago left eccentric portrait artist Micah with facial scars and PTSD. He’s struggled to leave his apartment ever since, and he can’t let anyo...

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MIRROR IN THE BATHROOM

Cosmo - Three Years Ago

Cosmo’s hand shook as he brought a cigarette to his lips. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to keep crying or just throw up all the champagne sloshing around in his stomach, but this balcony was suitable for neither. The lights from the city bobbed and blurred like dying stars.

“I just want” – he sniffled and took a drag – “I just want someone who will love me enough not to cheat on me. Is that really so much to ask?”